WelcomeWelcome to the second edition of Psychology, European Edition. You will not find a better introductory psychology textbook. Psychology is comprehensive and superbly written: it engages, it informs, it facilitates debate. It is a lively yet rigorous text, supported by a wealth of additional material on a Companion Website. Psychology covers in depth and in lively and critical fashion all the major aspects of 1st year undergraduate psychology courses. The authors emphasise how the various sub-disciplines in psychology are interrelated. Importantly, the text covers not only new and important research but also the application of that research to real-life problems and situations, giving the book a genuine 'real world' approach to the subject. Psychology contains a wealth of features to help you engage with the material and appreciate the many fascinating areas of enquiry within the field.

Main features

Cutting Edge sections: a new feature in each chapter describing new and important research.

A rich mixture of up-to-date international research and European examples with over 550 new references added.

A new chapter on social psychology.

Significantly expanded chapters on developmental psychology and memory.

Revised and expanded throughout - over 50 new sections have been added!

New Controversies in Psychological Science and Psychology in Action features highlighting controversial findings or how research is applied in psychology.

Updated further reading lists and journal recommendations for each chapter plus new website recommendations.

Lavishly illustrated throughout.

A comprehensive glossary of terms.

A Companion Website which features regular research updates, plus an interactive study guide and Internet exercises: www.booksites.net/carlson.

About the authors Neil R Carlson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA.

G Neil Martin is Principal Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University, UK.

William Buskist is Professor of Psychology at Auburn University, USA.